# Chainlock

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Improvised weapon

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A **chainlock**, also known as a **smiley**,[1] is an [improvised weapon](/source/Improvised_weapon) which consists of a length of [chain](/source/Chain) or strong [cloth](/source/Cloth) attached to a large [lock](/source/Lock_(security_device)) or other piece of metal. The chainlock is mainly used in areas where other hand held weapons, such as [knives](/source/Knife), are not readily available.

The chainlock is used by swinging the heavy end of the [chain](/source/Chain) at the target. The chainlock is not usually considered to be a [lethal weapon](/source/Deadly_weapon), but can cause much damage when used proficiently.

Chainlocks are normally used in [gang warfare](/source/Gang_warfare) and they are also popular in [punk](/source/Punk_subculture) communities. They are commonly worn around the neck or in [belt holes](/source/Trousers), as a [fashion statement](/source/Fashion_statement) or an accessible/discreet way to carry them.

Many [jewelry](/source/Jewelry) and [fashion brands](/source/Fashion_brands) have been inspired by these chainlock necklaces and belt chains, manufacturing non-lethal versions to sell.

## See also

- [Bolas](/source/Bolas)

- [Chain whip](/source/Chain_whip)

- [Flail (weapon)](/source/Flail_(weapon))

- [Kusari-fundo](/source/Kusari-fundo)

- [Meteor hammer](/source/Meteor_hammer)

- [Rope dart](/source/Rope_dart) (loosely speaking)

- [Slungshot](/source/Slungshot) (not to be confused with slingshot)

- [Surujin](/source/Surujin)

- [Tabak-Toyok](/source/Tabak-Toyok)

- [Three section staff](/source/Three_section_staff)

- [List of premodern combat weapons](/source/List_of_premodern_combat_weapons)

- [List of martial arts weapons](/source/List_of_martial_arts_weapons)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** News 10. [""Smiley's" Found in Lockers Have Authorities Frowning"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110718122347/http://www.wten.com/Global/story.asp?S=6029144). Archived from [the original](http://www.wten.com/Global/story.asp?S=6029144) on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2009.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_numeric_names:_authors_list))

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